Okkervil River, your favorite band from Texas, will be playing at the Swedish festival Way out west, held in Gothenburg in August of 2008. We have no idea why, but we’ll get back to you as soon as we know. The band were surprised by the treatment they got during their recent tour in UK. “I’m not really sure why we come here!!!” Patrick told me. Even though “touring the UK is miserable” they’re on the way back for another short tour ’round the UK – as we’re speaking. You gotta love ‘em!